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UNION RECORDED •ClAEDGEVILLE, C», JUNE IT. IB» AN IMPORTANT MATTER OFTEN OVERLOOKED The fact that birth and death are ladlsputahly the two moU Important event.-* a human beinj is, In itself, sufficient reason why a permanent record of these All important eventa should be mad# through the medium of birth and teath registration. But there are many other reasons, and practical ones. .00. why births and deaths should be registered. Birth registration is essential for establishing proof of citizenship and Identity, the right to attend school, to enter into employment, to marry, to receive passports, to Mjoy bequests and the proceeds of Ininrance. All of these, and sp-dal social and crimi nal problems are more or lest depend ent upon accurate birth records. The first duty of parenta to tholr new-born child Is to sea that the birth la. properly registered with the local registrar. There ore contingencies sure tu arise when the m#n or woman will bitterly regret the carelessncsa of parents who overlook '.his duty, for a birth certificate may mean the difference between luxury or porert*, happiness or sorrow, honor or dis grace. Your doctor or other attendant pres ent at the birth. Is required by law to file- the birth certificate, but p&rontn should Insist that It be done. Death registration Is equally import ant. Such records are necessary In proring death for probating wills, set tling estates, establishing claims for Insurance and pensions, and safe guarding the health of our people. Public Health Officers must bare lmmtMliiile and accurate Information concerning each death !n order that the proper measures may he adopted o prevent the spread of contagious and epidemic diseases, and protect us from an untimely death from prcvcntablo Although the law requires the un dertaker, or person acting as sorb, to file the denth certificate with the local registrar, the relatives should Insist that It be done. THE LETTER COLUMN R.ghUi by Faith TEACHERS OF HEALTH ASSEMBLED The teachers In th^ schools of the twelve Congressional Districts, who are the Instructors of the Health Course, sponsored by the Georgia Tu berculosis Association, the State Board of Health, and the State Department of Education, mot for 1 teachers' In stitute at the Henry Grady Hotel, June 6, through the bth. Some of the foremost health and educational experts In the Stato ad dressed these teachers, among whom were Mr. Wlilla Suttou, Dr. T. F. Ab ercrombie, Dr. M. E. Winchester, Mr. J. O. Martin, Hiss Lilllau Parker, Mr. J. P. Faulkner,'Dr. U. B. Bugby. Miss Susan Matthew and Miss Mildred S. Hanson. Aa interesting program was ar- 1 ‘ranged with two purposes In mind— 1 to give these teaclu-rs a vision of the ; possibilities of health tcn<hiug in the | rural commuclties throughout Georgia, and alro aid them in working out. In a practical fashion, the latest methods In the technique of teaching health to children. The SUte Board of Health co-oper ated in every way possible in this aa- sem »ly nud arranged for physical ex aminations to be given each teacher taking the Health Course aud any er teachers in the Summer Normals who will avail themselves of this oppor tunity. To the Editor Recorder: Owing to the almost universal agitation now going on ns pertain ing to Sabbath, or “Blue Laws"; I feel impressed to write a few lines on this most important of all religi ous trend- of the day, for indeed up on this vital issue hang the destiny of our God given "Religious Liber ty." There is a commandment to keep the Sabbath Day holy, that we might reverence und worship God. Like wise, there is a commandment baptized, that we might fulfill all righteousness, and walk in the ne.-s of life. Observance of the former is an acknowledgment of God's authority, maker and ruler of the Universe. While the latter ii a witness of our acceptance of Jcsui Christ and his blood as an atone ment for our sins; and of our con fexsion and forsaking of sins. Both are likewise imperative, and if there be pre-eminence in honor and it is in baptism, which is the fulfill ment of all righteousness. Matt. 3:15. “It is our righteousness to ob. serve to do all the commandments" Diut. 6:25. “All his commandments are righteousness” Pel. lit*: 172. James t-ays if we break one we break all, for it is all one law. See James 2:8-12. Then it follows that, if a man be led by the Spirit to keep one, ho will keep all, for the fruits of the Spirit is all righteousness; in other word), ali commandment keeping. Eph. 5:9. Then if we need to en force the commandment by law, or the Sabbath by law, we are duty bound to enforce all, or else we have attained only to part righteousness which is equivalent to no righteoux- At this point it may be urged by the clergy, that by the aid of a Sun day blue law, they could achieve the other through moral persuasion. But let them answer; would it not be easier to obtain a volentary Sabbath observance through n legal baptism, than a volentary baptism through leagal Sabbath observance? The Bible docs not teach that ho that believeth and keepeth the Sab- bnth shall be saved; (as some would have us believe), but, “He that be lieveth and is baptized shall bo sav ed" If the preachers can lead to bapkism through moral peivunsion, why not to Sabbath keeping? One is as much the subject of conscience as the other. When we are led of the Spirit ard conscience to keep the Sabbath, we be*-om. the prisoners o! Jesus Christ. But, when we are forced by man's laws to keep it, we become servants tr.d prisoner* of the clergy, the instigators of that law. "Know ye not that to whomsoever ye obey, ye are his servant* to whom soever ye obey?” Rom. 6:16. We Protestant, are sometimes too ready to speak unkindly towards Catholics „■ being servants of the Pope. Would not 'hi* scripture put legalized Sab- batn keepers in the same category as the catholics? "Where the Spirit of ;he Lord )• there is liberty” 2-Cor. 3:17. "He ihut leadeth in to captivi ty, shall go in to captivity" Rev. 13, Jesus doesn't shackle, he sets free. Says Jesipi “IT ye Le willing—. though your sins were as scarlet they shall be a* white as snow," Isa. 1-18- 19. When the tyrany of man dethrone the conscience we are said to worship in vain. "In vain do they worship me touching f'-r doctrines the command ment, of men" Mat.. 7:7. Christ nays; **I will write my laws in their hearts and in their minds.” The clergy ->>; we will write his laws to the sheriffs and cops. We will add the ploceman’s Wily to the cross of Christ. A legalized Sabbath means a legal ized Christianity; and a legalized Christianity meads Christianity by .■orks, and not by faith. "By the deeds 'f the law shall no flesh be justified" Horn. 3:20. “The just hall live by faith” Rom. 1:17. "Blue Laws" are a return to Judaism, md a denial of righteousness by faith n Thrift Jesus, :s the keeping of his n Christ Jesus, is hte keeping of his rommandmenta through the fear und ove of God; 1-John 5:3. And not through the fear and love of roan. Matt. 7:7. Christ never once hreatened jail sentence for disobc- ience. He said: "If ye love me ye .ill keep my commandments" He ever solicited the aid of Cesar in stabliahing righteousness. His teachings was righteousness by faith and not by law as the jews taught it, the most of our clergy of to- duy would have it. Faith O faith’ what troublest thou? Hast sin und iniquity knit thy brow? Or hast thy angel taken her flight? Leaving darkness to obscure the light? Let us awake, though it be to our shame, 'onfessing oar faults in Jesus name. V’hile mercy's angel can around us stand, 'o keep our feet from the sinking sand. W. C. BYINGTON DEATH OF MR. B. L. MEDLIN Mr. B .L. Medlin, one of Bald win county’s well known citizens, died Tuesday, June 11th, after an ex tended illness. Mr. Medlin was a baliff in the 115th District for a long number of year*, and was a regular attendant on Superior court. He was about sixty-eight years of age, and had spent his life in the neighborhood in which he died. The burial was at Black Springs cemetery Wednesday, Rev. J. F. McCluney officiating. He is survived by four sons, H. G. E. P. and L. L. Medlin, of this city and county nnd D. T. Medlin, of SC Augustine; one brother and two REMAINS OF FORMER RESIDENT BURIED HERE SUNDAY The remains of Mrs. Annie Allen, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Allen, were brought here from Macon Sun day morning and buried in the Mid way cemetery, Rev. J. F. Yarbrough officiating. Mrs. Allen was a native of this county, and was a sister of the late Mr. L. J. Smith, and an aunt of Mr. J. K. Smith and Miss Julia Smith, of this city. She is survived by three daughters all of whom live in Macon. Rewembvr if you aal fish Friday, you can pet any kiad from Pompano down at Ennis Palace Market. The cheap Croaker fish, sold by the cut rate store*. 10 cts. per lb. This •« the cheapest quality of fish in the world, but we will supply them at prices EXCURSION Tybee, Florida, South Georgia Cities, And Havana, Cuba, June 29, 1929 Very Low Round Trip Fares MilledgeviUe, Ga. From To Tybee $5.0C (Limit 5 days) To Jacksonville $9.00 (Limit 9 days) To Miami $19.00 (Limit 11 days) To Tamm S 16.50 (Limit 11 days) Baldwin County Health Officer Resigns j Get an Eclipse Lawn Mower The ECLIPSE is essentially j\ mower of personal service— no bother with screw drivers and wrenches—just a turn on one thumb screw adjusts it perfectly. It is also self-sharpening— no trouble to keep in shape. We also have the GRANITE STATE, low in price but high in quality. Our guarantee is back of every machine we sell. We Have Lawn Sprinklers. Rose Snips. Hedge Trimmers, Garden Tose and Lawn Rakes. Prices Low-See Our Stock R. W. Hatcher Hdw. Co. Corresponding fares and limits to muny other Florida, Foutb Georgia cities and Havana, C’lba. Ask Ticket Agent for further in formation. sleeping car reservations, etc. CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY "Tbe Right Way" STRAYED—Two Billy Goats. For Howard notify R. M. Watson, pd. An acoustican has been placed hj the Methodist church, for the bene, fit of those who are hard of hearing. It was tried for the first time Sunday morning, and proven quite helpful to several members of the congr tion. The coustican was nude posi- ble by generous donations by the pastor, Rev. J. F. Yarbrough, Dr. Richard Binion and Circle No. 5. Channel cat fish at Ennis Palace Markat. Arrive olive every day from twanty miles down the river. W* guarantee this. They can bo astca with a rsHah. Atlanta’s M ost Desirable Hotel Here, amid the South’s finest and newest department stores, shops,theatres and office buildings you will find the ideal hotel for your Atlanta visit. Every guest room at the Henry Grady has its own radio, a private bath with either tub or shower, cir culating ice water, ceiling fan, full length mirrored door and a head reading light lor the bed. And the delicious meals of the outdoor dining terrace, Atlanta’s most popular and unique dining place, are sure to please the most discriminating. HENRY GRADY HOTEL J. F. DEjARNETTE. Manager Peaciitrec at Cain, ATLANTA GEORGIA This Company contributes directly through its own taxes more to the support of the gov- ernment, the municipalities and the counties of the state than any single enterprise in the state. It has itself invested more money in the state in the last fifteen years than has been invested in the state by any other single enterprise in its entire history. , P. S. Arkwright. It is with extreme reg:et .hat the Stalo Board of Hi-altu '.earned of the resignation of Dr. Sum A. Anderson, Health Officer of Baldwin County, on Juno 1. 19-9. Doctor Anderson has been health officer of Baldwin County since April 1, 1921, and much advance ment In public health has been made in this co'tnty during his admlnlrtratlon. Doctor Anderson is leaving the field of public health to enter that of in ternal medicine and has received an appolutment aa interne in one of the larger hospitalt In the east. After completing this cojse b» will probably return to tbe South and begin the prac tice of Internal medicine. Dr. John D. Wiley was elected to fill the position made vacant by the resig nation of Doctor Anderson and as sumed charge of the work on June 1. Doctor Wiley la a native Georglau, having received his public health training from the Medical Depart m ‘nt of the University of Georgia at Au gusta and the Rockefeller Foundation Training Station ct Indianola. Missis sippi. and has already catered actively Into tbe public health program of this Wholesale and Retail :-o<xtCK>x^:<HPo-p<>:'0<<KXK-o-:HXK^<>OG<XK><>XKH>X)v<XHKKK>oc>oo ; (>o No State in tht. Ur toe has greater natural advantages than Georgia, but we cannot capitalize these advantages until we are able to assure the people that our State affords every health protection possible. If you like the Channel cat fish, buy at Ennis Palace Market. We get them frsn way down the river. MEN- Wear the “Friendly Five” The Best $5 Shoe Anywhere For quality and comfort you can’t equal them for twice the amount—genuine calf with solid Oak soles, black, tan. and sport The best there is in Men’s shoes, you can ask for nothing more. M. F. DAVIS Hose of Bostonians—lien’s Fine Shoes Building Georgia N°L only through the essential services it performs and through an aggressive policy of extending electric service to new communi ties previously denied this modem necessity Not only through its efforts to bring new industries to Georgia and to give smaller communities the advantages of industrial pay rolls— 1 But, directly, through the payment of taxes, this Company is Building Georgia! This Company is the largest taxpayer in Georgia, and through the medium of taxes is the largest single contributor to the causes of good roads and education. Including the taxes paid counties and mu nicipalities, the State of Georgia receives ap proximately two and one-half times as much in taxes from the Georgia Power Company as it receives in rentals from the State-owned Western & Atlantic Railroad. Georgia POWER COMPANY CITIZEN WHEREVER WE SERVE